Place tasted: I woke the morning after a night of working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, in 1984. I was so relieved that all these years had just been a strange dream and I really had not screwed anything up yet.

With my lifes journey just beginning and 'knowing what I know now', I pondered all the many new and wonderful mistakes I would get to make this time around; at least they would not be the same ones I made last time, that much I promised myself.

As twilight approached I was inspired to savour a bottle of rare wine from the future with some cozy simple comfort food. Then later as I listened to my Talking Heads records I felt the strangest sense of hope. I love that feeling.

Ah life, here we go again.

Cheers all!

Served with: Fantastic lamb meatloaf. She's an exceptionally food friendly wine. An antipasto spread would be nice, or grilled red meats, roasts and stews, herby pasta dishes, hearty vegetable creations, a nice fruit and cheese spread, or just a nice chunk of good dark chocolate.

Appearance: A deep haunting pond of clear beautiful pomegranate.

On the snoot: Her scent brings on visions of lake side cherry blossoms, and plump ripe blueberries dusted with cocoa.

Taste: Robust flavors of dark cherry and chocolate carmel splash around the mouth. A hint of oak on velutinous tannins gently caress the pleasant melange of flavors through a pronounced, wet, fruity finish.

Comments: This is such a tasty unusual blend; another amazing wine creation from Washington State. If you want to purchase it there though you can go ahead and add another ten bucks to the price for taxes... I kid you not. The former Washington State Liquor Stores do not look like such a bad thing now, do they? Voters chose, what can I say? It worked out well for Costco.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Place tasted: I was dancing on a flame, or was I in the flame? Maybe I was the flame; hot, inspired, and all too volatile. Would I devour forests, feeding on wind and earth, or would I be quickly snuffed by those same elements? Fate, however, did not seem to be my concern.

Prance the prance… dance the dance… spin and burn… twist and turn. There is no truth in naked shame; no guilt nor pride, no one to blame.

As I burned away through the snowy night I thought of you. How the hell are you anyway?

Here's to our eternal connection, and to being in touch with our inner Dr. Seuss.

Skal!

Served with: Cornish game hens in apricot sauce. She’d go well with the lighter flavors of poultry, seafood, and mildly prepared beef. Soft cheeses, creamy sauces, and mellow herbs and vegetables are nice as well.

Appearance: Fills your glass with the color of clear polished rubies and violets. Very easy on the eyes.

On the snoot: Heavy with rich red fruit and roses.

Taste: Dry delicate and gentle cherry spirits dance around the palate in naked joy on a bed of rose petals and cocoa. Soft polished tannins make a brief impression but quickly blend into the background echoing in a lasting juicy brushed velvet finish. It’s a beautiful thing.

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An Irish Blessing

...For Summer Solstice 17’, The New Moon,

and my Favorite Nephew’s Birthday

May you live a long life Full of gladness and health, With a pocket full of gold As the least of you wealth. May the dreams you hold dearest, Be those which come true, The kindness you spread, Keep returning to you.

-author unknown

Labyrinth Dancing

Delicate Incarnations

I look to see the fishy quickly

it’s been over an hour now

Is observation the force that animates him?

I find this thought disturbing

Flowers that bloom black on black

existing by scent alone

He seems relieved to be watched,

grateful even

All the tank indeed a stage

like mine, with me

A human moving around in her air bowl

for his amusement…

Maybe if I’m lucky

I might exist by His observation of Me

-S. Watson

Yummy Stuff

Cedar Planked SaLmona la wine witch

up to 4- 5 to 6 oz saLmon steaks or filets

cedar planks, soaked in water for at least 2 hours

prior to using

2 oz pineapple juice

1 Tbsp avocado oil

2 tsp miso paste

2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp grated ginger root

1/2 tsp grated garlic

some pepper

at least 1/2 a lemon for garnish

Combine all ingredients and then coat

the saLmon, cover with plastic wrap or

use plastic bag and refrigerate for up to but

not more than one hour

Heat grill to about 350

Lay planks on grill with space between them

Remove most of garlic or ginger bits from the saLmon

so it is smooth and just lightly seasoned

Discard any remaining liquid, if there is any

Lay saLmon on planks, skin side down if there is skin

Put cover on grill and cook 10-15 minutes just till fish is tender and

“Grandma Aggie says, "The Old Ones used to believe that salmon were people who looked like us, the two-leggeds. They lived in beautiful cities beneath the ocean floor. Every spring and fall they chose to put on the form of salmon to come back and feed the two-leggeds. They teach us that you have to give back."

In 2014, Grandma Aggie retired as the Keeper of the Sacred Ceremony. The Old Ones -- and the Salmon People -- are patiently waiting for the next Keeper to arrive.”

“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist”

-Keyser Soze
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